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This is a large recall affecting many products. Please read link at bottom as well:

Recall -- Firm Press Release
 

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Frontier Co-op Initiates Voluntary Class 1 Recall Due to Possible Health Risk from Organic Garlic Powder
 

Contact
Consumer:
1-800-669-3275

Media:
Anne Rierson, Public Relations Manger
anne.rierson@frontiercoop.com
(319) 227-7996, ext.1163

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 16, 2015 – Frontier Co-op is voluntarily recalling several of its products manufactured with organic garlic powder that were sold under its Frontier and Simply Organic brands, and one product sold under the Whole Foods Market brand due to potential Salmonella contamination. To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.

The product in question was raw material received by Frontier, which tested positive for Salmonella during a test by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Given that Salmonella may be present, Frontier is immediately initiating this recall.

Frontier Co-op is immediately initiating added precautions to the safety of the supply chain and instituting additional product testing, beyond FDA guidelines, to mitigate any future occurrence.

Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditic and arthritis.

Recalled products were sold in all 50 states and in some parts of Canada to distributors, retailers and consumers. Below the release is a list of products containing the organic garlic powder. Images of the affected products can be viewed at the following link: http://www.frontiercoop.com/recalldisclaimer icon.

On foil bulk packages, the four-digit lot code will be found on the front label directly above the UPC code. On bottled items, the four-digit lot code can be found on the bottom of the bottle. On seasoning mixes, the four-digit lot code is embossed on the right side of the packet.

Consumers should not consume these products and should either throw away any remaining products or return to the point of purchase for a refund.

Please contact Frontier Co-op with any questions or to inquire about replacement or reimbursement at 1- 800-669-3275 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time.
 

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Frontier Co-op™
Founded in 1976 and based in Norway, Iowa, Frontier Co-op offers a full line of natural and organic products under the Frontier, Simply Organic® and Aura Cacia® brands. Products include culinary herbs, spices and baking flavors; bulk herbs and spices; and natural and organic aromatherapy products. Frontier's goal is to provide consumers with the highest-quality organic and natural products while supporting and promoting social and environmental responsibility. For more information, visit Frontier Coop's website at www.frontiercoop.comdisclaimer icon.


ORGANIC GARLIC POWDER RECALL: AFFECTED PRODUCT LIST

See this link for related products: Garlic Powder Affected Product List

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Trader Joes has recalled Walnuts after an outside party working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration detected Salmonella while conducting a routine inspection of the walnut products.  source

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Recall -- Firm Press Release

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First Source LLC Recalls Wegmans Organic Food You Feel Good About Walnut Halves & Pieces 6oz tubs Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Contact:
Consumer:
1(855) 934-3663

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 18, 2015 — BUFFALO, NY — First Source, LLC of Buffalo, New York is voluntarily recalling 3,276 plastic tubs (6 oz.) of Wegmans Organic Walnut Halves & Pieces because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled Wegmans Organic Walnut Halves & Pieces 6oz tubs were distributed to Wegmans’ 85 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts and sold between January 27, 2015 and March 17, 2015.

Product: Wegmans Organic Food You Feel Good About Walnut Halves & Pieces, NET WT 6 oz, packed in clear plastic tubs

Specific Code Date on packages: Best Before 1/27/16 (located on the bottom label)

UPC: 077890358009

To date, there have been no reported illnesses associated with this recall.

The recall was initiated as a result of a report received by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which detected Salmonella in specific grower lots of organic walnuts.

Wegmans will place automated phone calls to customers who purchased the recalled product using their Shoppers Club card and the press release will be posted on their website.

Consumers who have purchased this product should return it to the service desk at Wegmans for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Wegmans consumer affairs department toll free at 1(855) 934-3663 Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.

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Recall -- Firm Press Release
 

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Natural Grocers expands recall on Organic Garlic Powder due to possible health risk
 

Contact
Consumer:
Customer Service
303-986-4600, ext. 531

Media:
Jeremy Jones
jsjones@naturalgrocers.com
(303) 986-4600 ext. 509

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 18, 2015 – Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc., a specialty retailer of organic and natural products, is expanding their recall of Natural Grocers brand Organic Garlic Powder to all lots as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms) endocarditic and arthritis.

This recall was initiated after being notified of positive Salmonella findings in product from our supplier, which was repackaged by us.

The recalled product is packaged in clear plastic bags with Natural Grocers label notating Julian pack on dates and pricing per pound. The product was produced in size ranges of 0.25 pound to 0.30 pound. The lots being recalled are identifiable by Julian packed on date and include:

61-15, 40-15, 20-15, 351-14, 006-15, 316-14, 329-14, 288-14, 301-14, 275-14, 267-14, 252-14, 237-14

The product was distributed to Natural Grocers’ 95 stores located in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Consumers can find the specific locations of Natural Grocers stores at: http://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-locationsdisclaimer icon.

Only packages bearing the Julian packed on dates listed above are subject to recall.

To date, the company has received no reports of illness. Consumers who may have purchased this product should discontinue use and return it to the store for credit or refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling:

Customer Service
303-986-4600, ext. 531
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., MST.
 

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 Recall -- Firm Press Release

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Texas Star Nut and Food Co. Inc. Natural Macadamia Nuts Are Being Voluntarily Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

Contact:
Consumer:
1-844-571-5555

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 20, 2015 — Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. of Boerne, Texas is voluntarily recalling Nature’s Eats Natural Macadamia Nuts, Lot Code #31435001, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Nature’s Eats Natural Macadamia Nuts, Lot Code #31435001 was distributed only to HEB stores, in Texas. The product was sold between 12/30/2014 and 3/20/2015.

Product: Nature’s Eats Natural Macadamia Nuts 6 oz. is Lot Code # 31435001 packed in cello bags.

Specific Code Date on Packages: Best Before 12/23/2015 located on the bottom of the nutritional label on the back of the bag. The only potential affected lot code is #31435001.

The recall was initiated as a result of a report received by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which detected Salmonella in a random sampling of our Nature’s Eats Natural Macadamia Nut product. The recall was as the result of a routine sampling program by the FDA which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria.

No illnesses have been reported in relation to this product at this time.

The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as the FDA and the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who have purchased Nature’s Eats Natural Macadamia Nuts, Lot Code #31435001 are urged to not eat or discontinue consuming the affected product and return the product to HEB for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-844-571-5555 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
 

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 Recall -- Firm Press Release

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Aurora Products, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Certain Aurora Natural Brand and Certain Private Label Brand Walnuts and Trail Mixes Due to Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Consumer:
(800)-898-1048

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 20, 2015 — Orange, CT, Aurora Products, Inc. is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of certain lots of NATURAL WALNUTS and TRAIL MIXES CONTAINING WALNUTS because they have the potential to contain Salmonella which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores. Product was also distributed in Canada and Bermuda.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Aurora is communicating with stores that have received the affected product. Stores have been instructed to cease distribution of these products and to remove the affected product from store shelves.

The affected products were produced by Aurora Products, Inc. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by an outside company contracted by the FDA revealed the presence of Salmonella in one container of natural walnuts product. Organic walnuts are not affected.

Consumers that have the products listed below are urged to not eat it and destroy the product or return it to the point of purchase. Customers with questions can contact Aurora Products, Inc. for further information at (800)-898-1048 between the hours of 9:00AM to 5:00 PM EST Monday – Friday.

All Potentially Affected Aurora Branded Items are Listed Below:  See List Here

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Recall -- Firm Press Release

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Voluntary Recall for Potential Health Risk O’Coconut ™

Contact:
Consumer:
(800) 993-4367

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 21, 2015 — Richmond, CA - Nutiva, an Organic Superfoods company, has initiated a voluntary product recall of the following O’Coconut™ products after being notified by supplier that samples of a raw material in this product have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. “We are choosing to voluntarily recall three of our O’Coconut items as a precautionary measure to provide the safest products for our customers,” states John Roulac, Nutiva’s CEO.

The affected products include:

Product #   Description   Packaging   Unit UPC   Display UPC   Master Case UPC   Lot Code   Exp Date

BAR312   O'Coconut™ Classic   Singles/Bag of 8   6-92752-10557-9   N/A   6-92752-10558-6   18FEB15L   18 FEB 16

BAR202   O'Coconut™ Hemp & Chia   Singles/Caddy of 24   6-92752-10502-9   6-92752-10503-6   6-92752-10386-5   24FEB15L   24 FEB 16

BAR302   O'Coconut™ Classic    Singles/Caddy of 24   6-92752-10500-5   6-92752-10501-2   6-92752-10385-8   20FEB15L   20 FEB 16

The latter two items (BAR202 & BAR302) were distributed via Nutiva.com or as samples only.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses.

Customers with questions or who would like product replacements or refunds may contact (800) 993-4367 or email help@nutiva.com.

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Recall -- Firm Press Release

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Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. Expands Its Voluntary Recall to Include Additional Macadamia Nut Products Due to Recall Notification from their Supplier of Possible Salmonella Contamination

Contact:
Consumer:
1-844-571-5555

Media:
Pam Ritz
512-658-9940

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 7, 2015 – Boerne, Texas – Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. of Boerne, Texas is expanding its March 20, 2015 recall to now include the macadamia nut products and lot codes listed below:
BRAND   PRODUCT   SIZE AND PACKAGE   LOT CODES
Nature's Eats   Mustang Island Macadamia Sunrise   14 oz - Cello Bag   35337001
35168001
35542001
Nature's Eats   Natural Macadamia Nuts   6 oz - Cello Bag   31133001
31435001
35014001
35352001
Central Market   Natural Macadamia Nuts   6 oz - Cello Bag   35090001
35699001
 

These products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

No illnesses have been reported in relation to this product to date.

These products were distributed to HEB Grocery Stores in Texas. The products were sold between 12/15/2014 and 3/20/2015, however, based on a proactive approach on the original recall, all products, including the lot codes listed in this expanded recall, were previously pulled from all retail locations as of 3/20/2015. This notification is intended to inform consumers that may still have any of the above listed products in their possession.

Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. of Boerne, Texas is voluntarily recalling the above listed Lot Codes, based on recall notification from their Supplier.

The company has ceased the distribution of this specific lot of macadamia nuts from the supplier as the FDA continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who have purchased any of the above listed lot codes are urged to not eat or discontinue consuming the affected product and contact the company at 1-844-571-5555 for refund or product replacement information from 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Friday, Central Standard Time.